How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season. It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

HORSE RIDING IN ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

ABOUT HORSE RIDING IN ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

Horse riding in Arusha National Park offers a unique and exciting way to explore the diverse landscapes, wildlife and culture, it has the beautiful untouched nature surrounding by mount Meru. Arusha National Park is also one of the most beautiful and topographically varied for game drive and horse riding in Tanzania. Doing a horse ride is the best way to see and witness a wildlife up close which includes Elephants, Dik Dik, Leopards, zebra, giraffe, ostritch wildebeests, moose and gazelles, and different kind of birds.

DAY1: ARUSHA – ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK (HORSE RIDING)

Early in the morning 12:00hs you will be picked to your hotel it depends on the location you have choose to spend a night it can be either Moshi or arusha, a guide will pick up and transferred to stable in order a visitor to take a horse for starting a tour riding in arusha national park, after arrival at Momella gate you will accompany by a guide and ranger who will lead you on a horse-riding safari. During the tour, you can expect to explore the wildlife in the park, such as giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many other species of animals. During the tour, you can expect to explore the wildlife in the park, such as giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many other species of animals.

After enjoy a full horse ride at the park you will be taken by a ranger to ngurdoto crater this area is knows as volcanic caldera is part of the park which offers a visitor a unique opportunity to explore the natural beaty and wildlife, there after you will be transferred to momella lake is the most beautifully place to visit where by a visitor will witness diverse birdlife, including flamingos, waterfowl, and other bird species, and Additionally, you can expect to see wildlife such as buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other animals.

At lunch time you will stop at a nice picnic site and enjoy an amazing lunch. Thereafter, you will proceed on a horse-riding safari to exploring different habitats and landscapes. Later on, a guide will take you at local Maasai community near Arusha national park you will get an opportunity to interact with them and learn the culture, traditional and lifestyle of Masai. After enjoy the horse riding in arusha national park you will depart and back to your hotel/ moshi or Arusha.